The Wedding of the Century

The Wedding of the Century

The Wedding of the Century

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The Wedding of the Century

2021

1h 13m

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This feature-length documentary reframes one of the most iconic days in history like never before, with beautifully restored original film of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's wedding, now presented in full 4K resolution.

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